Dena Hinkle
Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Psychologist
My favorite thing is to help clients see themselves with love, compassion and excitement. I love the process of moving from survival to thriving again.
I have a background working with college students in college and career counseling where I've helped students identify strengths and personalities. I've now shifted gears to add to my integrative approach where we would work together and consider the unique experiences, relationships, lenses, beliefs and skills that have shaped you. We will look at the messages you’ve internalized and the truths you want to fully believe. We will talk about skills you can use as you move toward a place of healing and wholeness. I believe in grace for ourselves and for others. We all have equal value and a voice worthy to be heard. I love working with young adults to help create a courageous life characterized by kindness to themselves and others. I also help build skills in areas such as: self-esteem, overwhelm, boundaries, anxiety, moderation, attachment, body image and weight, college counseling and planning. I love working with clients to discover a more compassionate understanding of themselves and others. When we make peace with ourselves, we can more meaningfully connect with those around us. When we have clarity about our past, we can be more present in the moment.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Compulsive Exercise
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Behavior Modification
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Body Image Therapy
- Behavior Therapy
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Social Skills Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$160 — $225per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Apple Pay
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Venmo
Credentials
Licenses
Social Work
LISCW
18413, Minnesota
Certificates
LPCC
LPCC
Education
Bethel University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2011
I focused on interpersonal communication, psychology and foreign studies in my undergrad at the U of MN Duluth and Psyc in my M.A. degree.